Posted by floatingbridge on August 23, 2009, at 12:27:25
In reply to Really hard time!, posted by SheilaC on August 23, 2009, at 11:21:45
> Ok - I am really having a hard time. I have found some meds that help me, but he side effects are too overwhelming.
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> I like Abilify, but am having a lot of trouble with bloating. I am very uncomfortable and my whole body has swelled up. My clothes are tight and don't fit well.
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> Not sure what to do. I like Abilify but can't take the extreme swelling.
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> Also - I liked the Pristiq, but couldn't deal with the severe constipation. I don't know if Pristiq can be cut in half?
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> I tried everything for the constipation (prunes, fiber, laxatives, etc.)
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> Also - Seroquel works great for sleep, but I am bitchy and mean in the morning. I find if I go over 50mng of Seroquel I swell up as well.
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>Hi Sheila,
What is your current med line up? (And there are other things for sleep....) Did you replace the pristiq with something?
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